Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 23, 2023

Fidel Velazquez, Jr., 37, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Fidel was born on October 17, 1985, in Fort Myers, FL.  Fidel was a warm and outgoing guy who radiated happiness and a love for all life had to offer. His smile and...

Jul 22, 2023

Venita Marie Phillips Sims, 72, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2023 at her residence. She was in declining health but death was unexpected.

Venita was born August 7, 1950 in Cabarrus County, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ray Gibbons Sims, Jr. on November...

Jul 22, 2023

George William (Bill) Messer, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home July 22, 2023.  Bill was a lifelong resident of Kannapolis NC and a faithful member of First Baptist Church.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Hilda Sides Messer, his daughter Laura Spears and husband Mark, son Mitch Messer, and brother-in-law Bobby Sides and...

Jul 21, 2023

Brenda Louise Thomas Drake, 71, of Kannapolis, died on July 21, 2023, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte following a brief illness.

Brenda was born on August 28, 1951, to the late R.C. and Alma Buchanan Thomas of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. She was a 1968 graduate of Harris High School and lived in Spruce Pine until...

Jul 20, 2023

Richard Wayne Perry, 70 of Kannapolis, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 20, 2023, He was born November 18, 1952, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Loyd Alexander Perry and Virginia Marie Royal Perry. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Vietnam war, early in life he worked in roofing and most...

Jul 19, 2023

Jane Carolyn Cress Ritchie, 94, of Kannapolis, NC, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at home following several years of declining health.

Jane was born on May 26, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Frank Pierce Cress and Jamie Josephine Lee Cress. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years,...

Jul 19, 2023

Terry Lee Hall, 65 of Kannapolis NC passed away Wednesday, July 19th, 2023.

Terry was born on August 6th, 1957, to the late Landis Archie Hall and Evelyn Vernita Hollins Hall of Herndon VA. Terry lived in Virginia until moving to North Carolina in 1996. Terry was employed with Caryl Mechanical Heating and Cooling, Indian Trail, NC....

Jul 19, 2023

Reid Wayne “Rusty” Smith, 79 years old, of Rockwell, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 19, 2023. Rusty was born on August 25, 1943, in Cabarrus County to the late Ray and Pansy Faggart Smith.

Rusty proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam war serving from 1964...

Jul 18, 2023

Donald “Don” Ray Sutton, 89, of China Grove, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Don was born on May 18, 1934, in Rowan County, NC to the late Alex Sutton and Julia Webb Sutton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John Sutton, Harold Sutton, Ed Sutton and Walt...

Jul 16, 2023

Kannapolis, NC

Harold Eugene Isenhour, age 92, also known as “Ike” (in the community) & Daddy or Papa (in the family) went peacefully to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at The Tucker Hospice House following a brief illness.  He was born on December 23, 1930, at his home in Cabarrus County, NC,...

Jul 13, 2023

Bill Leon Zeigler, 85, of Harrisburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Bill was born on November 23, 1937 in Richmond County to the late L R Zeigler and Ploma Elizabeth Nowell Zeigler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...

Jul 12, 2023

Sarah Lou Reed Sherrill, 79 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2023.  Sarah was born on July 21, 1943, in Washington County, TN to the late Clinton and Eva Lee Reed.

Sarah worked for Cannon Mills for 30 years before retiring.  She loved to garden with her...

Jul 10, 2023

Jamie Lee Fisher Fite, 63, of Landis, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House. Jamie was born on January 8, 1960 in Iredell County to the late Ethel T. (Fisher) Wensil and James C.M. Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, C.T. “Tom” Wensil, and a daughter,...

Jul 10, 2023

Evelyn Marie Ward White, 81, passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by her loving family. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and has reunited with her beloved husband, Charles.

Born November 3, 1941, in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Aubrey Ward and...

Jul 9, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Alma Cauthen Little, 99, of Kannapolis died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her home after a period of declining health.

Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, at 12:00 PM at Lakewood Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Leigh and Rev. James Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family...

Jul 7, 2023

Patrick Neal Karriker, 30, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Patrick was the son of Phillip Wayne Karriker and Jamie Lynette Runion Karriker of China Grove.  He was born November 10, 1992, in Cabarrus County, N.C.

Patrick was a 2011 graduate of Northwestern High School in Manchester,...

Jul 7, 2023

Charles Ray Smith, 87 of China Grove, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Universal Health Care following a period of declining health.

Charles was born November 19, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late James Luther Smith and Jesse Mae Basinger Smith.

In addition to his...

Jul 7, 2023

On July 7, 2023, Janice Whitley Ritchie, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 77.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 11 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Skyline –...

Jul 6, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Alexander Thompson, 40, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, at his home.

Born February 13, 1983, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of James W. Thompson, Sr. and Crystal Dulin Thompson.  Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Crystal Broome.

Eddie attended South Rowan High School and Rowan...

Jul 5, 2023

Larry William Beaver, Sr., 82, peacefully passed away into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 2023, at home surrounded by love.

Born November 14, 1940, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Fred J. and Margaret Canup Beaver. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his...